Las Vegas Sun

April 26, 2024

Cooling off as Memorial Day weekend heats up

Lake Mead

Kyle B. Hansen

Visitors to Lake Mead National Recreation Area enjoy the water and sunshine on the lake.

Water Attractions in Las Vegas

The Kezar family watches a fountain show after a behind the scenes tour of the Bellagio fountains Sunday, April 29, 2012. The tour was part of the Las Vegas Science Festival 2012, which hosts a variety of science-oriented events through Friday, May 4. Most programs are free. Launch slideshow »

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer and things are heating up. Cain Velasquez and Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva are set to face off at UFC 160 at MGM Grand while the Wet 'n' Wild Las Vegas water park prepares to make a splash. If you’re looking for some ways to stay cool, check out what the Sun's content partner, VEGAS.com, recommends for hydrating amid all the hot action:

From VEGAS.com: Top 10 water attractions in Las Vegas

From Sun archives: Several Clark County pools, water parks to open Saturday

Grab sunscreen and check the weather forecast.

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